Calling For Help

Trapped Girls Updated Facebook Status Instead of Calling For Help

Too much social media can be a bad thing. Two girls lost in a stormwater drain in Adelaide, Australia, updated their Facebook status instead of calling emergency services on Sunday night, in a situation authorities called “worrying”. It’s not clear how much danger the 10- and 12-year old girls were in: Australia’s ABCNews describes them as both “lost” and “trapped”, but it’s possible that they … (News Source: Mashable - 01:06:50)

Ex-cons seek help finding jobs

Shunned by employers, disoriented and financially busted, ex-cons are calling on the government to do more to help them land jobs and avoid repeat brushes with the law. (News Source: Toronto Sun - 20:48:51)

Calling on FEMA to help homeowners

It’s been weeks since the storm that devastated parts of the southern tier, and now local leaders are calling on FEMA to bring help to homeowners still trying to recover. (News Source: WIVB Buffalo - 22:29:20)

Locals can help homeless through organizations

“Satellite” has been camped out on the side of Colo. 105 for several weeks. (News Source: Tri-Lakes Tribune - 02:27:48)

For Seniors on the Move — a calendar listing

This community events calendar includes activities geared for senior citizens that are open to the public. (News Source: Observer-Tribune - 01:38:53)

Girls Stuck in Drain Get Facebook Help

Two girls got lost exploring a storm drain in the Australian city of Adelaide Sunday night, but instead of using their mobile phones to call for help, they updated their Facebook status with their situation. Luckily one of their friends saw the post and alerted authorities. (News Source: FOX Eugene - 20:04:25)

Women’s health was calling for nurse practitioner

Nurse practitioner Tara Bullock says women’s health, as a calling, came calling on her. (News Source: Maumelle Monitor - 11:25:00)

UN calls for debt relief for poorer nations

The United Nations is calling for low income countries to be given a temporary moratorium on their debts to help economic recovery. (News Source: ABC Radio Australia - 01:12:30)

Need for school supplies on the rise; CEAP dips into budget for 1st time to help struggling families

A shattered economy has not left children untouched as school begins this fall. Help with paying for school supplies is in high demand this year. (News Source: Osseo-Maple Grove Press - 06:54:12)

Current Conditions - ArkLaTex

Andy Shaw is all about dogs. No matter where he goes, he tries to help one in need. “Whatever i’m doing, I just stop and go,” he said with a smile. Shaw’s compassion for man’s best friend is nothing new. He says his calling started all the way back in 1980. (News Source: KTAL Shreveport - 23:42:10)

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